Thursday, 5 February 2015

The Niels Henrik Abel Board and the International Mathematical Union invite applications from mathematicians professionally based in developing countries to visit an international research collaborator for a period of one month. The period is extendable for up to three months in the case of matching support from the host institution. The selection criteria is based on the the quality of the project and the benefit/added value for the home institution/country. The grant will cover health insurance, visa cost, all travel (economy flights or equivalent) and living expenses including accommodation for one month for up to a total maximum amount of USD 5,000 per mathematician.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in the field of mathematics.Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing postdoctoral progarmme.Scholarship Provider: The Niels Henrik Abel Board and the International Mathematical UnionScholarship can be taken at: Developing Countries

Eligibility: Applicants must-hold at the time of application a PhD in Mathematics,-be based in a developing country at the time of application-hold a position in a university/ research institution-be in the early stages of their professional careers, more precisely: the applicants should not yet be of full professorial rank but have a working contract in a university/ college and be under 40 years of age at the day of the application deadline.-Applications from women mathematicians are strongly encouraged.-The applicant must already have initiated research contact with the proposed international research partner. The collaboration should take place at the international partner’s home institution.-Therefore for the application deadline of April 30, 2015, applicants should be born on or after April 30, 1975. The maximum age may be increased by up to three years in the case of an individual with a broken career pattern (applicants should be born on or after April, 30, 1972). This should be noted in the application together with the reason for the broken career pattern.

Scholarship Description: The Niels Henrik Abel Board and the International Mathematical Union invite applications from mathematicians professionally based in developing countries to visit an international research collaborator for a period of one month. The period is extendable for up to three months in the case of matching support from the host institution. The program is designed for post doctoral mathematicians in the early stages of their professional careers. It is designed to offer the opportunity for a ‘research sabbatical,’ a necessary complement to teaching and other academic duties for mathematicians desiring to also sustain a viable research program

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded for a period of one month. The period is extendable for up to three months in the case of matching support from the host institution.

What does it cover? The grant will cover health insurance, visa cost, all travel (economy flights or equivalent) and living expenses including accommodation for one month for up to a total maximum amount of USD 5,000 per mathematician.

Selection Criteria: The selection criteria is based on the the quality of the project and the benefit/added value for the home institution/country.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applications should be sent by email. Each application must include:-A curriculum vitae including a list of recent publications-A research plan for the visit-An official invitation from the institution of the international research partner-One letter of recommendation-A copy of the PhD certificate-A statement about the current employment status/ position in the home institution

Scholarship Application Deadline: The following deadlines apply:-April 30, 2015 for research visits between September 1 and December 31, 2015-August 31, 2015 for research visits between January 1 and April 30, 2016.-December 31, 2015 or research visits between April 1 and August 31, 2016

Friday, 14 February 2014

Background
– TANESCO http://www.tanesco.co.tz

The
Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing
the outreach and service quality of its Energy products
for Tanzanians. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of
electricity is to be more efficient customer focused utility for
Tanzania and beyond. The Company has the largest electricity generation,
transmission and distribution network in Tanzania.
In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming years
invest heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network,
its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites applicants
who are self-motivated, honest, hardworking and
committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned posts.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:

All Candidates must:

vDemonstrate impeccable performance track record;

vDemonstrate highest degree of integrity;

vPossess good communication and interpersonal
skills;

vBe self-driven and capable of working with
minimal supervision;

vBe capable of delivering excellent results
while working under pressure with tight deadlines;

vPossess wide knowledge and working experience
with Utility Companies specialized in energy.

1.SENIOR
MANAGER PROCUREMENT (1 POST)

Reporting to: Managing Director

Division: Procurement Management Unit

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Planning and implementing Company’s goals and objectives so as to achieve its vision and mission for the procurement
business unit. This involves directing, planning and implementation of the procurement plan to meet the company’s needs.

2.Lead preparation of Corporate Procurement
plan to ensure its implementation is in line with approved corporate annual budget.

3. Act as a Secretary to the Tender Board
by supporting the functioning of the Tender Board to ensure decisions and directives of the Tender Board are implemented.

4.Review
the Solicitation documents, Procurement
plans, Procurement implementation plans, Procurement performance
reports so as to ensure that the same comply with procurement principles
and that they respond to the procurement needs of the Company.

5.Review
Procurement Manual to ensure
it responds to operational reality of the company and to ensure it is
kept current with Public Procurement Act and other International
Procurement Guidelines.

6.Manage disposal of company assets by
Tender activities to ensure that the process is compliant to the Public Procurement Act.

7.Oversee maintenance of procurement records
to ensure that all procurement activities are properly documented according to the Public Procurement Act requirements.

8.Develops
continuous efforts to improve
Procurement operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work
process and work cooperatively and jointly to ensure quality service to
customers and stakeholders.

9.Maintains
liaison with Vendors, Contractors
and other Procurement stakeholders within procurement legal frame work
of the Country to ensure that the Company is well represented in all
matters related to procurement.

10.Prepares
and issue approved procurement
contract documents to suppliers/contractors and to ensure that
respective monthly information reports are prepared for the Tender
Board, Management, user functions and other stakeholders.

11.Maintains
an appropriate Organization
structure with adequate staff based on Company’s needs and priorities
and management of staff in the procurement business unit is well
coordinated.

12.Ensure
that staff under Procurement
Management Unit (PMU) at Zonal and Regional level are given appropriate
support by the Zonal and Regional Managements and are monitored
accordingly.

13.Plan and implement staff development
training.

14.Prepare and submit relevant managerial
and technical reports related to the procurement business unit operations.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU MUST POSSES:

·University Degree in Business Administration,
Procurement & Commerce

·Certified Supplies Profession
of the Procurement and Supplies Professional & Technician Board (PSPTB).

·At
least 8 years of working
experience in Energy Sector operations with five (5) years in a senior
position in developing and managing procurements applying national and
international standards in a large or reputable utility
company/organization.

2.MANAGER
PROCUREMENT - CONTRACTS & COMPLIANCE (1 POST) – JOB REF. 02

Reporting to: Senior Manager Procurement

Reporting Office: Procurement Management Unit – Head Office

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To ensure that signed contracts are executed as agreed and that monitoring of procurement activities is done to ensure adherence
to the law as provided by the Public Procurement Act.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Assist
the Senior Manager Procurement
in convening, attending to Tender Board and ensure that there is
correct documentation of the proceedings and advice for compliance.

2.Assist the Senior Manager Procurement
in the preparation of the Annual Procurement Plan as well as the Procurement Unit’s Business plan.

3.Ensures
that there is appropriate support
to Tender Board and that all decisions and directives of the Tender
Board are implemented as related to contract and compliance.

4.Develops a system that ensures proper
records and archiving of procurement records related to procurement process.

5.Liaise and create a good link between
TANESCO and other procurement Authorities, i.e. PPRA, PSPTB, PPAA etc.

6.Research on new developments regarding
tender methods, documentations, and liaise with PPRA for clearance as regards to their uses.

7.Follow
up on executions of all contracts
awarded to various service providers with the aim of ensuring
compliance to the terms and conditions and to timely trigger the
necessary actions in case of defaulting.

8.Provides
a link with stake holders to
the Contracts Management with the aim of getting all information
regarding to contracts execution, order placement, payment and
inspections for ensuring quality.

9.Overseas the daily postings of tender
transactions to the computer system – TAProS and ensures that all staff abide to this requirement.

10.Prepares all pertinent reports related
to all undertaking on Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly basis and that the same are submitted timely.

2.Coordinates
both Tender Board and opening
meeting by assisting the Senior Manager Procurement in convening and
attending these meetings as per schedule and requirement of the Law.

3. Ensures that there is correct documentation
of the procurement proceedings in both meetings.

4.Assist the Senior Manager Procurement
in the preparation of the Corporate Procurement Plan as well as the Procurement Unit’s Business plan.

5.Ensures that there is appropriate support
to Tender Board and that all decisions and directives of the Tender Board are implemented.

6.Ensures all outcomes of tender openings
are implemented including recommendations of Evaluation teams and reports are returned timely.

7.Reviews the Procurement plan, implementation
and performance reports with the aim of ensuring that they conform to procurement needs of the Company.

8.Assist the Senior Manager Procurement
in managing all Minor and Micro procurement to ensure flow of office materials support in line with the Procurement Act.

9.Maintains good relations with vendors,
contractors and other stakeholders in line with legal framework of our country.

10.Overseas the daily postings of tender
transactions to the computer system – Tapros and that all staff abides to this requirement.

11.Prepares all pertinent reports related
to the unit undertakings on Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly basis and that the same are submitted timely.

12.Supervises all activities that falls
under Tendering unit by ensuring that staff are working within the agreed targets.

13.Ensures that staffs are given appropriate
support in making sure that they perform well.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·Bachelor’s Degree of Procurement and Materials
Management from recognized Higher Institutions. Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

·Certified Supplies Profession
of the Procurement and Supplies Professional & Technician Board (PSPTB).

·A minimum of 5 years of experience and 3 years
as Senior Officer

4.PRINCIPAL
PROCUREMENT OFFICERS (4 POSTS) – JOB REF. 04

Reporting to: Manager Procurement

Reporting Office: Procurement Management Unit – Head Office

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Implements
procurement processes (goods, works and services) in a transparent,
objective, economic and efficient manner, in accordance
with relevant policies, Public Procurement Act, 2013, Regulations and
guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Liaise
with user Department(s) to ensure
improved procurement operations, reduce turnaround time, streamline
work process and work competitively and jointly to ensure quality
service to customers and stake holders.

3.Assist the Manager Procurement in attending
Tender Board Meetings and ensure that there is correct documentation of the proceedings.

4.Administer
timely preparation of specific
and general procurement notices for public advertisement to ensure
equal opportunities to all eligible bidders to compete in providing
goods, services or executing works.

5.Initiate
timely preparation and submission
of response to requested clarifications to ensure that bidders are
consistently and sufficiently informed for preparation of responsive
bids within bidding period.

6.Recommends
names of tender evaluation
committee members to ensure evaluation reports for Head office tenders
are timely prepared, reviewed and submitted for the Tender Board
adjudication.

7.Ensures that all approvals that are channeled
through Circular resolutions are appropriately done and obtain approval from Tender Board Members timely as intended.

8.Implements Tender Board decisions including
preparation of notifications, clarifications to bidders and acceptance letters to suppliers, consultants or contractors.

9.Overseas daily postings of all tender
transactions to the Procurement computer system
(TAProS) and PMIS and that all staff abides to these requirements.

10.Prepares all pertinent reports related
to the unit undertaking on Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly basis and that the same are submitted timely.

11.Supervises all activities in the unit
by ensuring that staff works within the agreed targets, and that any deviations to the set targets will not be tolerated.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·Bachelor’s Degree of Procurement and Materials
Management from recognized Higher Institutions. Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

·Certified Supplies Profession
of the Procurement and Supplies Professional & Technician Board (PSPTB).

·A minimum of 3 years of experience.

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation package based on performance and commensurate with the responsibility will apply to the successful
candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

If
you are interested in the position, apply by sending a brief
application letter, clearly stating why you should be considered
for the position and how you will add value. With the letter, concise
curriculum vitae should be enclosed showing briefly your achievement
/accomplishments for you to deserve to be considered for the position.
Electronic applications are accepted.

Advert for this post can also be retrieved at
www.tanesco.co.tz;
all electronic applications must be forwarded to the email indicated at the bottom.

Phone
calls soliciting for this position by applicants will automatically lead to disqualifications.

All applying for the mentioned jobs should quote reference numbers indicated against each post and should be
submitted to the address
below not later than fourteen days after the initial advertisement.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Business Administration and or related field ,a
first degree in Marketing, Development studies/Non profits studies and
Fundraising Resource mobilization is an added advantageApply: muherew@mstcdc.or.tzby Details: Mwananchi 8November 2013Deadline: 20 November, 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

SENIOR SURVEYOR GRADE IIQualifications: Holder of a Bachelor degree
in Land or Quantity surveying from any recognised institution with
experience of not less than 5 years and must be a registered surveyorApply: Director General Rufiji Basin Development Authority Finance) Mzumbe UniversityBox 9320, Dar es SalaamDetails: MwananchiOct 30, 2013 Deadline: 14 November, 2013

SUPPLIES ASSISTANT GRADE IIQualifications:
Holder of at least a Certificate of Secondary education with a
national store keeping certificate or procurement and supplies
management certificate (PSMC) from PSPTB or its equivalent from a
recognised institute and must be registered by PSTB and computer
literateApply: Director General Rufiji Basin Development Authority Finance) Mzumbe UniversityBox 9320,Dar es SalaamDetails: Mwananchi Oct 30, 2013 Deadline: 14 November, 2013

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER GRADE IIQualifications:
Holder of university degree (LLB)with 5 years working experience in a
reputable organization and must be a registered Advocate of the High
CourtApply: Director General Rufiji Basin Development Authority Finance) Mzumbe UniversityBox 9320,Dar es SalaamDetails: Mwananchi Oct 30, 2013 Deadline: 14 November, 2013

OFFICER MANAGEMENT SECRETARY GRADE IIQualifications:
Holder of Form Four Certificate OR Form Six with credit passes and
principal passes,respectively, in English and Kiswahili,plus 100/120
w.p.m shorthand in English and Kiswahili and 50 w.p.m. typingApply: The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) Mzumbe UniversityBox 1, MzumbeDetails: MwananchiOctober 30, 2013 Deadline: 14 November, 2013

SUPPLIES ASSISTANT GRADE I -2 POSITIONSQualifications:
Holder of National store keeping certificate from a recognised
institution with a working experience of not less than three yearsApply: The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) Mzumbe UniversityBox 1, MzumbeDetails: Mwananchi Oct 30, 2013 Deadline: 14 November, 2013

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT IIQualifications:
Bachelor degree either in Accounting/Finance or Commerce from a
recognised University/Institution with CPA (T), ACCA and any other
recognised professional qualificationsApply: Secretary Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,Box 63100 Dar es SalaamDetails: www.ajira.go.tzDeadline: 12 November, 2013

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESSSUPPORT SERVICES Qualifications: Master’s degree either in Public Administration or Human ResourcesManagementApply: Secretary Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,Box 63100Dar es SalaamDetails: www.ajira.go.tzDeadline: 12 November, 2013PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS OFFICER I - 4 POSITIONSQualifications: Bachelor/Advanced Diploma either in Materials Management, Supplies andProcurement
or its equivalent from a recognised Institution and registered by a
recognised Procurement and Supplies Professional BoardApply: Secretary Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,Box 63100 Dar es SalaamDetails: www.ajira.go.tzDeadline: 12 November, 2013

MANAGER PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES UNITQualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any of the field related to Procurementand SupplyApply: Secretary Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,Box 63100 Dar es SalaamDetails: www.ajira.go.tzDeadline: 12 November, 2013